Clockwork Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 The fixtures are out for the new 2022/23 league season in the NIFL, commencing Saturday August 13th. A thread for news updates, results reporting, match reviews, predictions etc, all contributions on the following competitions welcome here. -Danske Bank Premiership -Lough 41 Championship -Lough 41 Premier Intermediate -Danske Bank Women’s Premiership -Irish Cup-Irish League Cup-Antrim Shield -Northern Irish Cubs in European Competition -Northern Ireland International (Misc) Premiership Fixtures 22/23https://www.nifootballleague.com/news/2022/june/danske-bank-premiership-fixtures/Championship Fixtures 22/23https://www.nifootballleague.com/news/2022/june/lough-41-championship-fixtures/Premier Intermediate Fixtures 22/23https://www.nifootballleague.com/news/2022/june/lough-41-premier-intermediate-league-fixtures/Match highlights for the Danske Premiership are usually posted reasonably quickly on the BBC Website/ iPlayer. TV highlights are on BBC Northern Ireland at 11.30pm on Monday evenings (assuming it retains the same slot). Championship Highlights are posted on the NIFL website a little later, they usually appear by midweek after the weekend fixtures. Goals from the Premier Intermediate fixtures are usually restricted to individual highlights/streams posted on Club twitter accounts or Web pages. Hopefully the BBC (and Sky occasionally) will provide a decent coverage again this year with a good selection of games scheduled. There’s usually at least one live game per week, Fri/Sat evening on the iPlayer. The league doesn’t perhaps have too many followers on P&B, but it can be an exciting, compelling watch, it’s certainly no-nonsense, competitive stuff throughout! [mention=22050]Jacksgranda[/mention] As the NIFL thread’s ‘Jackie Fullerton’, are you happy to kick off with your predictions for the Premiership 2022/23 (or perhaps when most of the closed season transfer business has been conducted)?[emoji846]Enjoy the season to come! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 I wish I had Jackie Fullerton's money! I think it will be much the same as last year - Linfield, Cliftonville and Glentoran. Maybe Ballymena making a bid. Crusaders can't be ruled out, Coleraine will upset the big boys but not do enough to be serious challengers, top six though. Glenavon will also cause the big boys some problems. Depends if going so close invigorates Cliftonville or deflates them, and the Glens would need to be a bit more consistent and certainly start off better than they did last time out. Newry could be the surprise package, otherwise the usual suspects at the wrong end of the table. I think the Swifts might be the tail end charlies this season. But, as you say, transfer business not yet finished, might fine tune this when that's done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 I wish I had Jackie Fullerton's money! I think it will be much the same as last year - Linfield, Cliftonville and Glentoran. Maybe Ballymena making a bid. Crusaders can't be ruled out, Coleraine will upset the big boys but not do enough to be serious challengers, top six though. Glenavon will also cause the big boys some problems. Depends if going so close invigorates Cliftonville or deflates them, and the Glens would need to be a bit more consistent and certainly start off better than they did last time out. Newry could be the surprise package, otherwise the usual suspects at the wrong end of the table. I think the Swifts might be the tail end charlies this season. But, as you say, transfer business not yet finished, might fine tune this when that's done.Also think it will be another close run thing in the Premiership and believe Cliftonville will be spurred on by pushing the Blues right to the wire last term. Would like to see Glentoran in the mix again especially given some of the entertaining displays they offered last season. Would be good to see Stephen Baxter’s Crusaders somewhere near back to their best too and capable of taking points from anyone. Larne probably have the deepest pockets to strengthen their squad so should be a decent scrap for the title. Coleraine may well be pushing from the periphery, Ballymena too, perhaps as last year putting decent cup runs together. Another share of the spoils in terms of silverware this season can only be good for the league. At the bottom, I think you’re right,[mention=22050]Jacksgranda[/mention] much depends how Swifts, Portadown & Carrick are able to shuffle the pack with limited resources at their disposal, but expect all three scrapping for points along with new boys Newry City at the end of the season. In the Championship, relegated Warrenpoint won’t have an easy return amongst a competitive quartet of Annagh United, Ballinamallard, Loughgall and H & W Welders (who were great to watch on occasion last year). New Ards boss Matt Tipton has already made wholesale changes to his squad. It will be interesting to see how they progress also. Ballyclare Comrades & Institute surely to make improvements on a miserable season for both clubs last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, Clockwork said: Also think it will be another close run thing in the Premiership and believe Cliftonville will be spurred on by pushing the Blues right to the wire last term. Would like to see Glentoran in the mix again especially given some of the entertaining displays they offered last season. Would be good to see Stephen Baxter’s Crusaders somewhere near back to their best too and capable of taking points from anyone. Larne probably have the deepest pockets to strengthen their squad so should be a decent scrap for the title. Coleraine may well be pushing from the periphery Ballymena too, perhaps as last year putting decent cup runs together. Another share of the spoils in terms of silverware this season can only be good for the league. At the bottom, I think you’re right,[mention=22050]Jacksgranda[/mention] much depends how Swifts, Portadown & Carrick are able to shuffle the pack with limited resources at their disposal but expect all three scrapping for points along with new boys Newry City at the end of the season. In the Championship, relegated Warrenpoint won’t have an easy return amongst a competitive quartet of Annagh United, Ballinamallard, Loughgall and H & Welders (who were great to watch on occasion last year). New Ards boss Matt Tipton has already made wholesale changes to his squad. It will be interesting to see how they progress also. Ballyclare Comrades & Institute surely to make improvements on a miserable season for both clubs. If Institute don't get back up soon, they'll maybe do a Bangor or a Distillery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 Spot of transfer news; Linfield sign Striker Robbie McDaid from Belfast rivals Glentoran on a 2 year deal. McDaid (25) notched 50 times for the Cock n’ Hens, making 150 + league appearances since signing at The Oval in 2017, including an extra time winner in the 2020 Irish Cup Final against Ballymena Utd. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 2, 2022 Author Share Posted July 2, 2022 (edited) Andy Waterworth retires as a player to concentrate on Youth Development. Always a dependable frontman. 293 goals (675 Apps) in all competitions spanning an 18 year career spent predominantly at Glentoran and Linfield. It will remain a puzzle for many that he was never capped at full international level. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/sport/you-wont-see-me-play-again-irish-league-legend-andy-waterworth-retires-from-football-to-concentrate-on-bringing-through-the-next-generation-of-top-players-41808616.html Edited July 2, 2022 by Clockwork 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 European action - Linfield are off to Shropshire to play The New Saints in their Champions League first leg qualifier. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Larne in Gibraltar for a Europa League game 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 5, 2022 Author Share Posted July 5, 2022 European action - Linfield are off to Shropshire to play The New Saints in their Champions League first leg qualifier.Declan McManus (TNS) will be a familiar name to some Scottish fans having played for 8 different clubs before heading south. The Oswestry side will make it a tough gig for Linfield tonight, a draw would be very decent to take back to Windsor on the 13th. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 4 hours ago, Clockwork said: Declan McManus (TNS) will be a familiar name to some Scottish fans having played for 8 different clubs before heading south. The Oswestry side will make it a tough gig for Linfield tonight, a draw would be very decent to take back to Windsor on the 13th. TNS 1 Linfield 0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 10 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: TNS 1 Linfield 0 Disappointing for the Blues but not a disaster, sounded like a deserved win for the home side though. Larne drew 0-0 out in Gibraltar. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Linfield need to keep it tight at Windsor, as do Larne at Inver Park, good chance for both to progress all the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 30/06/2022 at 17:37, Jacksgranda said: If Institute don't get back up soon, they'll maybe do a Bangor or a Distillery. See there's a Lisburn team called Ballymacash Rangers in the Premier Intermediate now. Doubt that helps Distillery with their attempt to be a Lisburn team. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, LongTimeLurker said: See there's a Lisburn team called Ballymacash Rangers in the Premier Intermediate now. Doubt that helps Distillery with their attempt to be a Lisburn team. They are not really in Lisburn as such, being based in Ballyskeagh. It's a long time since I travelled regularly with the Coleraine Supporters club to away games, and Ballyskeagh Park was out in the country as I remember it. Lisburn was always going to be a hard fight for Distillery, being Linfield territory. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 7, 2022 Share Posted July 7, 2022 Crusaders lose 2-1 to Bruno's Magpies in the first leg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62087241 NI Women 2 down already to Norway. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 Carrick Rangers sign Larne midfielder Andrew Mitchell on loan for 12 months. Happy with that COYA! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 7, 2022 Author Share Posted July 7, 2022 3 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Crusaders lose 2-1 to Bruno's Magpies in the first leg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62087241 NI Women 2 down already to Norway. Went down 1-4 to the Norwegians, a side with pace and control right across the park. Still an enjoyable watch and a cracking turnout/support over in Southampton! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Clockwork said: Went down 1-4 to the Norwegians, a side with pace and control right across the park. Still an enjoyable watch and a cracking turnout/support over in Southampton! Second half was a big improvement, if they hadn't conceded that goal from the free kick so soon after scoring... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Cliftonville lost, too, 2-1 to DAC. I suppose all 4 have a chance of progressing if they don't do anything stupid in the home leg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62087241 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted July 9, 2022 Author Share Posted July 9, 2022 21 hours ago, Jacksgranda said: Cliftonville lost, too, 2-1 to DAC. I suppose all 4 have a chance of progressing if they don't do anything stupid in the home leg. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62087241 Crus also going down 2-1 in Gibraltar to Bruno’s Magpies ( what a great name). Jordan Forsythe pulling one back after trailing 2-0. Something to take back to the Shore Road next Thursday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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